The Governor has signed Assembly Bill 2243, which makes it easier for developers to build housing and constrains local review of housing proposals. AB 2243 amends certain provisions of both Senate Bill 6, also known as the...more
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year -
At the start of each new year, Best Best & Krieger LLP provides critical legal updates for public agencies and businesses based on new laws and court decisions from the...more
The “4-Plex Bill” Meant to Address the Housing Crisis Couldn’t Muster Enough Support -
Much to the relief of local land-use control advocates and cities throughout California, Senate Bill 50 failed to pass the state Senate...more
2/5/2020
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Part 1: New California Housing Laws -
The California Department of Housing and Community Development was given more tools to hold cities accountable for housing-element compliance. Spanning 140 pages, Assembly Bill 101,...more
10/16/2019
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